Lot 1408
London, Political Series, Thomas Hardy (Corresponding Society) Halfpenny 1794












The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£348
Estimate: £80 - £120
Description
London, Political Series, Thomas Hardy (Corresponding Society) Halfpenny 1794, His draped bust left, ‘tried for high treason’, rev. 6-line legend re his acquittal, edge plain, 28.75mm/8.38gm. (DH 1024). Another similar but period after ‘Jury’ on rev. 28.5gm/8.89gm. (DH 1025). Another similar but words now larger and in rev. 5-line legend, 28mm/89.1gm. (DH 1026). Another similar but rev. slightly diff spacing, 28mm/8.39gm. (DH 1027). Another similar but further spacing diffs. to rev., 27.75mm/8.48gm. (DH 1028). All good Extremely Fine and all with some original lustre, first and fourth with considerable amounts of colour. [5]












